Introduction
To combat the consistent presence of crime throughout the United States of America, surveillance has always played a pivotal role in the field of policing and criminal justice. Surveillance is defined as the covert observation of people, places, and vehicles that may be involved in illegal or criminal activity. Surveillance is mainly utilized by law enforcement agencies and private detectives, as well as security companies. Methods of surveillance typically involve physical observation or electronically monitoring conversations. However, surveillance creates risk for potential detection and can compromise future activities in the area under surveillance. With the advancement of technology, risk of an officer being detected and